It's Just Sports: Flint-Sportstag:blog.mlive.com,2014:/its-just-sports/56852010-01-06T22:00:05ZAn elitist discussion of swagger, culture & being a better sports fanMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advanceInk Stained: The statistically sound case for Dennis Rodman's inclusion in the Hall of Fametag:blog.mlive.com,2010:/its-just-sports//5685.4082226.201009241100562010-01-06T22:00:05Z2010-09-24T15:00:56ZA special edition of Ink Stained devoted entirely to pointing out Andy Heller's flawed reasoning on the NBA.Patrick Hayeshttp://connect.mlive.com/user/phayes/index.html
A special edition of Ink Stained devoted entirely to pointing out Andy Heller's flawed reasoning on the NBA.
Interview: Jeff Grayer talks about Curtis Granderson's charity basketball gametag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/its-just-sports//5685.4058582.201009241059122009-12-29T00:00:33Z2010-09-24T14:59:12ZFlint native and former NBA player Jeff Grayer talks about his participation in Curtis Granderson's charity basketball game Jan. 24.Patrick Hayeshttp://connect.mlive.com/user/phayes/index.html
Flint native and former NBA player Jeff Grayer talks about his participation in Curtis Granderson's charity basketball game Jan. 24.
Interview: Flint native and USC grad Desmon Farmer talks D-League hoopstag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/its-just-sports//5685.3965420.201009201544222009-11-24T00:00:51Z2010-09-20T19:44:22ZD-League star, USC grad and former San Antonio Spur Desmon Farmer talks D-League hoops and trying to get back to the NBA.Patrick Hayeshttp://connect.mlive.com/user/phayes/index.html
D-League star, USC grad and former San Antonio Spur Desmon Farmer talks D-League hoops and trying to get back to the NBA.
Interview: Laval Lucas-Perry talks about Michigan's hopes this season and Flint basketballtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/its-just-sports//5685.39438842009-11-16T22:00:52Z2010-09-20T19:39:42ZLaval Lucas-Perry talks about going to Michigan, his hopes for the season and growing up in the Flint basketball tradition.Patrick Hayeshttp://connect.mlive.com/user/phayes/index.html
Laval Lucas-Perry talks about going to Michigan, his hopes for the season and growing up in the Flint basketball tradition.
Interview: University of Michigan's Zack Gibson talks about goals for his senior seasontag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/its-just-sports//5685.3943784.201009201535432009-11-16T20:00:42Z2010-09-20T19:35:43ZUniversity of Michigan senior Zack Gibson talks about transferring to Michigan, expectations for the season and Flint area basketball.Patrick Hayeshttp://connect.mlive.com/user/phayes/index.html
University of Michigan senior Zack Gibson talks about transferring to Michigan, expectations for the season and Flint area basketball.
Flint boxing great Ronnie Byrd reflects on his life and accomplishmentstag:blog.mlive.com,2010:/its-just-sports//5685.47817342010-07-19T15:18:22Z2010-07-19T15:19:40ZFlooding the walls of the Joe Byrd Boxing Academy across from Beecher High School are an assortment of fight posters, boxing articles and photos.Eric Woodyardhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/ewoodyard/index.html
Flooding the walls of the Joe Byrd Boxing Academy across from Beecher High School are an assortment of fight posters, boxing articles and photos.
Former NBA player and Flint legend Cory Hightower would like one more crack at the NBAtag:blog.mlive.com,2010:/its-just-sports//5685.4208383.201007071404242010-02-12T18:00:06Z2010-07-07T18:04:24ZFlint high school basketball legend Cory Hightower is still hoping for one more shot to play professionally.Eric Woodyardhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/ewoodyard/index.html
Flint high school basketball legend Cory Hightower is still hoping for one more shot to play professionally.
Andre Rison coaching high school football in Flint would be a good thing for him and the communitytag:blog.mlive.com,2010:/its-just-sports//5685.4207499.201006281149412010-02-12T16:00:31Z2010-06-28T15:49:41ZDon't make the mistake of writing Rison off because of past mistakes.Patrick Hayeshttp://connect.mlive.com/user/phayes/index.html
Don't make the mistake of writing Rison off because of past mistakes.
Video: Former Carman-Ainsworth and NFL star Jon Runyan discusses his run for Congress in New Jerseytag:blog.mlive.com,2010:/its-just-sports//5685.42605332010-02-26T21:43:24Z2010-06-28T15:45:37ZJon Runyan gives his first speech as a candidate for U.S. Congress.Patrick Hayeshttp://connect.mlive.com/user/phayes/index.html
Jon Runyan gives his first speech as a candidate for U.S. Congress.
Interview: Former St. Louis Rams, Notre Dame and Powers Catholic standout talks about coaching, Flint, education and Mark Ingramtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/its-just-sports//5685.4049731.201006281144202009-12-23T18:00:54Z2010-06-28T15:44:20ZFlint Powers grad Todd Lyght, a college star at Notre Dame and a Pro Bowler with the St. Louis Rams, talks about his belief in education and getting involved in coaching.Patrick Hayeshttp://connect.mlive.com/user/phayes/index.html
Flint Powers grad Todd Lyght, a college star at Notre Dame and a Pro Bowler with the St. Louis Rams, talks about his belief in education and getting involved in coaching.
Point/Counterpoint: Mark Ingram is the only legitimate choice for the Heisman Trophytag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/its-just-sports//5685.4012072.201006281144022009-12-09T22:00:55Z2010-06-28T15:44:02ZMark Ingram is the clear choice for this year's Heisman Trophy.Patrick Hayeshttp://connect.mlive.com/user/phayes/index.html
Mark Ingram is the clear choice for this year's Heisman Trophy.
Flint celebs get behind Mark Ingram's Heisman candidacytag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/its-just-sports//5685.3974083.201006281138252009-11-26T18:00:12Z2010-06-28T15:38:25ZFlint celebrities Mateen Cleaves, Andre Dirrell, Jon Connor and Anthony Dirrell talk Mark Ingram.Patrick Hayeshttp://connect.mlive.com/user/phayes/index.html
Flint celebrities Mateen Cleaves, Andre Dirrell, Jon Connor and Anthony Dirrell talk Mark Ingram.
Recent Sports Illustrated covers have been decent Heisman Trophy predictorstag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/its-just-sports//5685.3972943.201006281138122009-11-26T15:00:47Z2010-06-28T15:38:12ZWill Mark Ingram's Sports Illustrated cover give him the momentum he needs to win the Heisman trophy?Patrick Hayeshttp://connect.mlive.com/user/phayes/index.html
Will Mark Ingram's Sports Illustrated cover give him the momentum he needs to win the Heisman trophy?
Interview: Former Michigan State and Lapeer West football standout Kyle Rasmussen talks about joining the WWEtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/its-just-sports//5685.39720502009-11-25T18:30:25Z2010-06-28T15:38:04ZFormer Michigan State football player Kyle Rasmussen talks about his new career as a professional wrestler.Patrick Hayeshttp://connect.mlive.com/user/phayes/index.html
Former Michigan State football player Kyle Rasmussen talks about his new career as a professional wrestler.
Flintstone TV: Eric Woodyard interviews Laval Lucas-Perry, Manny Harristag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/its-just-sports//5685.37708672009-10-15T17:00:22Z2010-06-28T15:36:47ZIJS and SLAM contributor Eric Woodyard gets some great video from the University of Michigan's basketball media day.Eric Woodyardhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/ewoodyard/index.html
IJS and SLAM contributor Eric Woodyard gets some great video from the University of Michigan's basketball media day.
Flint cage fighting event was a precursor to this weekend's Rumble in Royal Oaktag:blog.mlive.com,2010:/its-just-sports//5685.4099884.201001120042212010-01-13T00:00:24Z2010-01-12T05:42:21ZSeveral entertaining matchups were featured at Flint cagefighting event.Gavin Raathhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/graath/index.html
Several entertaining matchups were featured at Flint cagefighting event.
Interview: Jonathan Bender talks about his NBA comeback and his cousin Morris Petersontag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/its-just-sports//5685.4068626.200912311402102009-12-31T22:00:50Z2009-12-31T19:02:10ZJonathan Bender is trying to make a go of it in the NBA again after a four-year layoff.Eric Woodyardhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/ewoodyard/index.html
Jonathan Bender is trying to make a go of it in the NBA again after a four-year layoff.
Stat Speak: Mark Ingram will try to become just the second Heisman winner to also win the BCS title game since its inceptiontag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/its-just-sports//5685.4033996.200912171516042009-12-17T18:00:30Z2009-12-17T20:16:04ZSince the BCS National Title game was started in 1998, only one Heisman winner has won the title game in the same season.Bob Ballardhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/bobballard/index.html
Since the BCS National Title game was started in 1998, only one Heisman winner has won the title game in the same season.
Point/Counterpoint: Mark Ingram might not actually be the best college football player in the countrytag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/its-just-sports//5685.4004820.200912091600542009-12-09T20:00:18Z2009-12-09T21:00:54ZJared Field argues why Mark Ingram might not win the Heisman trophy Saturday.Jared Field | For The Flint Journalhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/jfield/index.html
Jared Field argues why Mark Ingram might not win the Heisman trophy Saturday.
Interview: Chucky Atkins reminisces about his days in the Flint City Pro-Amtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/its-just-sports//5685.3982998.200911301458472009-11-30T18:00:57Z2009-11-30T19:58:47ZIn his first tour as a Piston, Chucky Atkins had some memorable moments during summers playing basketball in Flint.Eric Woodyardhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/ewoodyard/index.html
In his first tour as a Piston, Chucky Atkins had some memorable moments during summers playing basketball in Flint.